OBITUARIES

Jun 26, 2024

Rodger M. Carey

March 31, 1947 – June 26, 2024

Family, friends and colleagues often described Rodger Carey as a modern-day Renaissance Man. In addition to being an accomplished musician and chef, he was a passionate life-long learner. Rodger was a well-respected criminal defense attorney, and above...

Jun 25, 2024

June 25, 2024, Diana Katherine Eastin passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Forest, California, at the age of 79 years old.

Diana grew up and spent her early years in the Hawthorne/Lawndale area,

graduating from Lawndale High School in 1961. Her parents were John Hoff and Irene Anderson Hoff and she...

Jun 17, 2024

Donald Wrightington Tirrell, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his wife Nancy and his three children, Laurie, Don Jr. and Susan. Don passed away from the effects of undiagnosed prostate cancer and had suffered with some effects of Alzheimer’s Disease for the past few years.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island...

Jun 16, 2024

Micki Bolton Souter

May 21, 1943-June 16, 2024

Mission Viejo, CA

Micki Souter passed away on June 16, 2024 at the age of 81. She was born in New Jersey to Frank and Catherine Bolton. The family moved to Pomona, CA when she was young....

May 30, 2024

Keith Dunn passed away on May 30, 2024 from complications of cystitis and dementia, two months after his ninety-third birthday. He is survived by his wife of more than 47 years, Susan, a half-sister, three children, eight grand and seven great-grand children.

Keith was the 2nd child of Glenn and Roberta Dunn. All...

May 30, 2024

Dianna Lee Hund

January 24, 1951 – May 30, 2024

Lake Forest, CA

Dianna Lee Hund passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2024. She was born in Oceanside, CA, to parents Charley Gosnell and Jean (Eaton) Gosnell. She is survived by her...

May 28, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that the Burke family shares the news of the peaceful passing of William (Hank) Burke on May 28th, 2024, at San Juan Hills Healthcare Center, following a courageous nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout his fight, he found strength in his unwavering faith in Christianity. Hank was born on June 18, 1952, to Bill...

Apr 20, 2024

It is with a sad heart that I am announcing the passing of my sister Judy Anne Jackson. She passed away last week at her residence.

Judy had a lifetime of friends, family, and experiences that made her the sister and family member who cared to reach out when you needed it (and...

Apr 17, 2024

Born April 18, 1957 sailed away on April 17, 2024 one day shy of his 67th Birthday. Michael enjoyed the slow laidback simple life of living on his Boat in the Newport Harbor. He would aways say he had a Millon Dollar view. He was a very smart, loved working on engines and would go out to help others...

Apr 13, 2024

Douglas Aguirre, 55, of Capistrano Beach passed away on April 13, 2024, unexpectedly doing what he loved riding his bike around town. He grew up in San Clemente, went to Our Lady of Fatima and San Clemente High School. He is preceded in death by his father Simon Aguirre and mother May Aguirre. He was a brother, son, and...

Apr 1, 2024

Christine Patricia Cerise of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, passed away on April 1, 2024, due to complications during her battle with leukemia. Christine, or Chris as her family called her, leaves behind a legacy of love, caring, and kindness that will forever be treasured.

Christine was born on June 17, 1968, in San Diego, CA,...

Mar 18, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Keith Alan Johnson. Keith left us on March 18, 2024 at the age of 68 years old. He was a resident of Lake Forest, California for over 38 years. Keith had recently retired as a Senior Sales Engineer for the company Conquest Technical Sales covering the...

Mar 14, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert “Steve” Muccillo.

Born on the first of November(All Saints Day), 1937, Steve passed in his 86th year on March 14, 2024. He was predeceased by his mother Christina and father Vincent, and his two brothers Vincent & Raymond.

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Feb 26, 2024

Mission Viejo resident, Raymond W. Callahan, passed away on February 26, 2024 at the age of 88. He was a retired business operations executive, active sportsman, and beloved family man. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, his children, Gary Callahan, Lyn (John) Christensen, and Peggy (Tom) Bott, and grandchildren, Bryan Christensen, Kelly (Brendan) Stafford, Jack...

Feb 18, 2024

Matthew Gorry, 91 years old, died at home peacefully with his daughter, Susan Gorry, by his side. Matt lived many places growing up as the son of a Naval Officer, from Iona Island to Key West to San Pedro to Alexandria to Cuba, to name a few. He mastered the skill of frequently moving around and making friends. In...

Feb 8, 2024

Jeanne was known to be a selfless, hard-working wife, and mother, who put her family first. Jeanne Putnam, 92, died at her home in San Clemente on Thursday evening, February 8th, 2024, while her daughter was at her side and her son’s and family surrounding her the days prior.

Jeanne Putnam was born in Whitehall,...

Feb 7, 2024

SAN CLEMENTE – Carol Ann Seward went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in San Clemente, CA. She was 84 years old.

Born December 28, 1939, to Harry and Virginia Crutchfield, Carol was raised in Hawthorne, CA with her younger sister Betty and older...

Feb 6, 2024

Norman E. Hawk, age 89, passed peacefully February 6, 2024 in Laguna Hills, CA.

Norm was born on July 11, 1934 to parents Arthur and Doris in Coldwater Michigan. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class in 1952, which also included role as editor of the yearbook with his future wife as assistant. Norm...

Feb 3, 2024

Lisa Lavanchy, 55 years of age, from Rancho Santa Margarita passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was surrounded by family members and friends at Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills, California entering eternal life in heaven. Lisa was born on March 19, 1968 with her twin, Yolanda, to parents Louis and Herlinda Torres in Smithtown, New York....

Jan 29, 2024

Muoi Quan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 29, 2024, following complications from ascites and a stroke.

Muoi was born in Vietnam on September 8, 1939 to An Ta and Muoi Truc who had origins from China. She was the fifth of seven children. Muoi married her husband Sieu Quan in...